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Interview: Artist Hand-Cuts Incredibly Intricate Paper Sculptures That Mimic Microorganisms
- Rogan Brown turns microscopic natural forms into intricate white paper sculptures that reveal hidden structures.
- Brown uses hand-cut and laser-cut methods to realize detailed pieces like Cytokinesis Variations.
- The artist draws on biological concepts without formal science training to inform his work.
- A large-scale piece, inspired by coral reefs and the human body, shows his ongoing ambitions.
- Brown views his mission as making the invisible visible through meticulous, layered drawings.
- The artist emphasizes that delicate paper can be both fragile and strong.
- Brown’s process starts with drawings that evolve into three-dimensional layered works.
- Two recent works, Cut Microbe and Outbreak, illustrate his focus on cellular themes.
- Brown values light and shadow and uses white paper to maximize their play.
- The interview was conducted to explore Brown’s inspirations and creative approach.
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